Comments on: Fatty’s Teeter Status Reporthttp://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report/
It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV.Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:59:15 +0000http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9hourly1By: markhttp://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report/comment-page-1/#comment-504670
markFri, 06 Oct 2006 18:01:57 +0000http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report#comment-504670DP Cowboy--I very nearly needed an orthodontist earlier this year and promptly purchased a full-face helmet. I highly recommend them. Heavier and hotter than an XC helmet, but well worth it when riding very technical terrain.
FC--that is about the best-built stunt I have seen. Nice work. I'm jonesing to give it a try. Just be careful where you put it, as we had a really nice freeride trail here in Boise that got ripped out when the Forest Service went non-linear over the man-made obstacles. It definitely should be on a trail somewhere, but get permission before installing it. Otherwise it will be someone else's kindling.
-markDP Cowboy–I very nearly needed an orthodontist earlier this year and promptly purchased a full-face helmet. I highly recommend them. Heavier and hotter than an XC helmet, but well worth it when riding very technical terrain.
FC–that is about the best-built stunt I have seen. Nice work. I’m jonesing to give it a try. Just be careful where you put it, as we had a really nice freeride trail here in Boise that got ripped out when the Forest Service went non-linear over the man-made obstacles. It definitely should be on a trail somewhere, but get permission before installing it. Otherwise it will be someone else’s kindling.
-mark
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barry1021Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:31:04 +0000http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report#comment-504671Notice how cleverly FC shows the LAST building project, the PVC bike rack, off to the side in his pictures? You're turning into Norm from This Old House, FC. Next thing we know, blueprints of all projects will be available for $10 and an SSAE.
Remember when FC talked about the third parking space in the garage and how much room he had? Three to one odds says someone's car spends the winter in the driveway....
B21Notice how cleverly FC shows the LAST building project, the PVC bike rack, off to the side in his pictures? You’re turning into Norm from This Old House, FC. Next thing we know, blueprints of all projects will be available for $10 and an SSAE.
Remember when FC talked about the third parking space in the garage and how much room he had? Three to one odds says someone’s car spends the winter in the driveway….

B21
]]>By: Unknownhttp://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report/comment-page-1/#comment-504672
UnknownFri, 06 Oct 2006 15:53:13 +0000http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report#comment-504672i heard a cool song on prairie home companion last week about bailing twine. i was just fishing to see if anyone listened to this radio show. it's on npr so, it might not be everyone's cup of tea.
i would have actually put the whole thing together with super glue but, that's just me.
bikemikei heard a cool song on prairie home companion last week about bailing twine. i was just fishing to see if anyone listened to this radio show. it’s on npr so, it might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
i would have actually put the whole thing together with super glue but, that’s just me.
bikemike
]]>By: Unknownhttp://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report/comment-page-1/#comment-504673
UnknownFri, 06 Oct 2006 15:27:19 +0000http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report#comment-504673I am all worked up over this project and the cute letters you get from your rabid followers. So, I went outside and thought about where I could put something like this in the lower 40. I had just about given up on trying this project at all, when I decided to turn an old (big) wheelbarrow upside down and practice doing some trials-type hops over it.
I used to be good at that kind of stuff, and would probably be better at it on my road bike, (funny, that). I now need the name of that orthodontist, and a new pair of handlebars. Thanks a lot.I am all worked up over this project and the cute letters you get from your rabid followers. So, I went outside and thought about where I could put something like this in the lower 40. I had just about given up on trying this project at all, when I decided to turn an old (big) wheelbarrow upside down and practice doing some trials-type hops over it.
I used to be good at that kind of stuff, and would probably be better at it on my road bike, (funny, that). I now need the name of that orthodontist, and a new pair of handlebars. Thanks a lot.
]]>By: Unknownhttp://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report/comment-page-1/#comment-504674
UnknownFri, 06 Oct 2006 15:09:24 +0000http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report#comment-504674What I said earlier....What I said earlier….
]]>By: Unknownhttp://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report/comment-page-1/#comment-504675
UnknownFri, 06 Oct 2006 15:08:29 +0000http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report#comment-504675Your dad would be proud. Now all that's left is killing an elk, and catching some fish.
RockyYour dad would be proud. Now all that’s left is killing an elk, and catching some fish.

Rocky
]]>By: BIg Mike In Ozhttp://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report/comment-page-1/#comment-504676
BIg Mike In OzFri, 06 Oct 2006 11:51:40 +0000http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report#comment-504676bikemike - bailing wire went out when duct tape came in, but duct tape has been superceded by zippy ties for several years. You need to do a refresher course at the MacGyver school of dodgy repairs.
fatty - aren't you glad you didn't have to saw notches for all the slats on top?
P.S. (just like a little trainee botched experiment). I know an orthodontist who would like to put up some signage near where this thing gets installed.bikemike – bailing wire went out when duct tape came in, but duct tape has been superceded by zippy ties for several years. You need to do a refresher course at the MacGyver school of dodgy repairs.

fatty – aren’t you glad you didn’t have to saw notches for all the slats on top?

P.S. (just like a little trainee botched experiment). I know an orthodontist who would like to put up some signage near where this thing gets installed.
]]>By: Fat Cyclisthttp://www.fatcyclist.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report/comment-page-1/#comment-504677
Fat CyclistFri, 06 Oct 2006 01:58:12 +0000http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report#comment-504677botched - it's ready to ride when you are.
mtbike w - i'm thinking i'll staplegun sections from old MTB tires at the contact points.
boz - i'm not much of a "lol" guy, but your idea of making it lockable did in fact make me lol. thanks, man.
bikemike - the bailing wire and duct tape will come shortly, when stuff starts falling apart.
t1mm0 - i think i'll go with old bike tires because i have an endless supply of those. otherwise, your suggestion is spot-on.
no-name - i want this to be thrilling, but am not necessarily aiming for terrifying.
katie - i'd take that bet, but i just got back from doing the inaugural ride on it -- half a dozen or so times -- and had no trouble whatsoever. so while that bet is no longer takeable, i do take great pleasure in knowing you'd have lost.
noname - if you define "few" as "6 or less," you already lose. i did have my wife take video, though. i'll try to figure out how to post it on youtube. (me=youtube neophyte)botched – it’s ready to ride when you are.

t1mm0 – i think i’ll go with old bike tires because i have an endless supply of those. otherwise, your suggestion is spot-on.

no-name – i want this to be thrilling, but am not necessarily aiming for terrifying.

katie – i’d take that bet, but i just got back from doing the inaugural ride on it — half a dozen or so times — and had no trouble whatsoever. so while that bet is no longer takeable, i do take great pleasure in knowing you’d have lost.

noname – if you define "few" as "6 or less," you already lose. i did have my wife take video, though. i’ll try to figure out how to post it on youtube. (me=youtube neophyte)
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JsunFri, 06 Oct 2006 01:08:56 +0000http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report#comment-504678dear commentors- did you not read what Fatty said? He doesn't want any more advice, jeesh. If he doesn't care if it falls apart while his 10 year child is riding it, why should we? Katie- I am still betting the uprights crack after a few teeters. I hope he posts up a video of the carnage.dear commentors- did you not read what Fatty said? He doesn’t want any more advice, jeesh. If he doesn’t care if it falls apart while his 10 year child is riding it, why should we? Katie- I am still betting the uprights crack after a few teeters. I hope he posts up a video of the carnage.
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ZedThu, 05 Oct 2006 23:49:32 +0000http://fatcyclistspacesarchive.wordpress.com/2006/10/05/fattys-teeter-status-report#comment-504679Cool. Thanks for the invite.Cool. Thanks for the invite.
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